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05/05/2008 12:24 pm
Steamboating colleagues:
Cincinnati's 'rally' in suport of the DELTA QUEEN initiative will be today, Monday, May 5th, 12:00 noon on the plaza adjacent to the paddlewheel memorial, Cincinnati Public Landing. This rally is well organized with publicity beginning last week and over the weekend. Morning TV here included the announcement with fine views of the DQ in the morning sun. Rep. Steven Chabot, dignitaries, historians, river personalities will be attending. TV spot earlier even included 'DQ history questions' for viewers. Question: T or F. 'Did the DELTA QUEEN have a career with the U.S. Navy?' After the commercial break the answer was given with data. Hope to get down there if I'm out of the dental chair in time.
Cheers,
R. Dale Flick
05/05/2008 4:49 pm
Hi Dale and Queen supporters,
Sorry I will miss the raly today at the steamboat monument. My full time job has me at work today, although I will be down at Fernbank this evening to watch her majesty steam southbound. Hope the turn out is good at the landing for the raly. The old gal needs all the support she can muster. God speed the DQ.
Aaron
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05/05/2008 9:23 pm
*Today's DQ 'rally' on TV news:*
Steamboating colleagues:
WCPO Channel 9 TV here in Cincinnati just ran a piece--though quite brief--on the DQ rally here today. Rep. Steven Chabot got in some words along with great shots of the boat close and afar in the spring sun. Nothing as fair as a steamboat day in May. The 'SAVE THE DELTA QUEEN' banners on the boat got a lot of attention. Saw a couple of familiar faces in the crowd and the DQ signs looked great. Re. Chabot went aboard the boat later for a visit. I'll send Channel 9 a 'thanks' for the coverage they provided beginning last week. Thanks to Vicki Webster and all others concerned.
Cheers,
R. Dale Flick